"You the Boss" is a song by American rapper Rick Ross featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was produced by K.E. on the Track and originally intended to serve as the lead single from Ross's fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don't (2012); the song was later taken off the final tracklist. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in September 2014.
Background While on the set of filming the music video for Birdman's "Y.U. Mad", Nicki Minaj revealed to MTV that "You the Boss" was originally written and recorded in 2009 for Lil Wayne, but he passed on it. "It was just lingering, and then she gave it to Rick Ross" Minaj said while in character as her alter ego, the Female Weezy. Ross too had initially passed on the record while recording Teflon Don.
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2011–2012) PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10062US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)5US Rap Songs (Billboard)10
Year-end charts
Chart (2012)PositionUS Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)37US Rap Songs (Billboard)33 US Ringtones (Billboard) 26
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Release information
CountryDateFormatLabelRef United States October 7, 2011 Digital downloadDef Jam Recordings. iTunes.com. Retrieved October 27, 2011. October 18, 2011 Radio airplayFMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!
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